Award

Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) - Tithe Farm Recreation Ground Play Area

HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 10:39

Award Notice
Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Houghton Regis Town Council has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of the existing play area at Tithe Farm Recreation Ground in Bedfordshire. The procurement process aimed to review and incorporate existing good play equipment into a redesigned inclusive children's play area. The total project budget is £75,000, using a competitive quotation method below the threshold. The award was published on 31 March 2025, with the contract period set from 4 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The play equipment falls under the CPV classification of playground equipment, and the contract was deemed suitable for SMEs.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in playground equipment and construction to expand their portfolio and showcase their expertise in creating inclusive play areas. Particularly, SMEs like Proludic Ltd, which won the contract, demonstrate the competitive advantage in meeting local council specifications. Suppliers with experience in designing safe and stimulating environments for children's play, and who can integrate current regulations and best practices, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) - Tithe Farm Recreation Ground Play Area

Notice Description

Houghton Regis Town Council invites quotations for the refurbishment of our existing play area at Tithe Farm Recreation Ground, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. We are looking to receive a review of the existing play equipment and, where possible, retain good items to be incorporated in a new design, with the supply and installation of appropriate children's play equipment. We are looking for a supplier to create a children's play area that incorporates inclusive elements and provides a safe and stimulating environment for children to play and learn. The new play area will replace/refurbish the existing one (which will be removed as part of the contract) and meet all current regulations and best practices. Included in the price, we would like the Leaf Road entrance blocked off, using appropriate fencing to match what is there.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4556acf-5e30-42a7-80c0-5ac63f98a13e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756a338d-1dbd-4221-b34c-9b7471123eb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUGHTON REGIS
Postcode
LU5 5EY
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Houghton Regis East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLUDIC

Further Information

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